According to the newspaper ‘Expresso‘, Lisbon was where the largest number of cases were filed, but Porto (484), Loulé (339), and Leiria (215) follow: there are 240 cases in higher courts and one has even reached the Supreme Court. Most of the cases against AIMA, explained the newspaper, are “subpoenas to defend rights, freedoms and…
News release April 29, 2024—Ottawa—Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller,…
NEW GOLDEN VISA THRESHOLDS: 800k/400k EUR In specific regions and islands of Greece, the minimum value of real estate for Golden Visa acquisition varies. For the Region of Attica, the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini, as well as islands with populations exceeding 3,100 inhabitants, the minimum property value is set at 800,000 EUR…
CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP UNIFIED PRICE INCREASE BY JUNE 30, 2024. Minimum USD 100,000 Will increase to USD 200,000+ Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis have signed a historic Memorandum of Agreement.
Golden Visa Consultancy is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Chamberland as our new Vice President of Business Development. Eric brings with him an impressive 20 years of experience in advising high-net-worth individuals from around the world on investment opportunities and mobility solutions. He has a proven track record of working for international financial…
The Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has applauded the leaders of Antigua & Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Grenada for joining forces with the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis in executing an historic Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBIPs) in those OECS Member States. A St. Kitts…
*On October 29th, the SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration and Borders Service) underwent a major restructuring, in which the former agency was abolished, and AIMA took over control of the administrative processes relating to immigration. AIMA has started its services with 34 service posts around the country and plans to open at…
It Was Today Published In Diário Da Republica (Portaria N.º 307/2023, De 13 De Outubro) The Fees That Will Be Charged By The New Entity That Will Replace Sef. The Updated Values Will Enter Into Force On October 29Th, 2023, And Are The Following: Analysis Fee – 773,74€ (Previously Was 581,76€ €) Residency Card For…
In a decision published in the Government Gazette on September 21, 2023, under number 423840/15.09.2023, the Minister of Migration and Asylum announced modifications to the provisions regarding the Certificate of Submission of Article 8, paragraph 5 of Law 4251/2014 (Migration Code). According to this decision, which came into effect on September 25, 2023, upon the…
A long article by Jose Ribeiro e Castro, a senior constitutional lawyer, partner at the PMCM law firm and former leader of the People’s Party, and an MEP. He argues that: (1) the housing crisis is not the fault of the ARI, (2) that the ARI scheme could be better managed to promote more positive…